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Panthers Complete Recruiting Class

Panthers Baseball Head Coach Ryan Stevens has announced the final members of his recruiting class. Combined with previously announced recruits, the Panthers will be bringing in a talented group to build on the progress the program has made over the last two seasons.

Sage Pesesky is a shortstop out of Thomas Edison High in Elmira. "Sage is a well rounded and very polished shortstop who had a very accomplished and impressive high school career," said Stevens. "He will be looked to come in and immediately compete for the starting job."

Garret Hunter is a catcher from Cox High School in Virginia Beach, Va. "Garret is a strong-armed catcher with a lot of offensive weapons to go with the mix. I expect he will come in and be a cornerstone for the Panthers behind the dish," said Stevens.

Charlie Hammel comes from Rush-Henrietta High School near Rochester. "Charlie is a utility player that can play an effective outfield and infield. He will also be counted on to produce on the mound," said Stevens. "Charlie comes from good baseball bloodlines and has been a part of the Grow 2 Pro Club team out of Rochester. With his strong arm and athleticism, you will see him make a big impact for us."

Zavier Andraianarivo comes from Millennium High School in New York City. "Zavier is a crafty pitcher that will come in and provide depth on the mound," said Stevens. "We expect he will really strengthen the staff."

Derek Beeching is out of Brookfield High. "Derek is an all-state pitcher/first baseman we are very excited to have join our program," said Stevens. "We will look for him to contribute on the mound and with the bat."

Panthers Build Pitching Staff with Cornwall Prospect

The Panthers continued to upgrade the pitching staff with the signing of Cornwall High's Ryan Farley to an NJCAA Letter of Intent. The 6-4 hurler is expected to step in and contribute immediately for the Panthers.

"Ryan has pitched for the powerhouse Brooklyn Bombers Baseball Club for the past few years with great success," said Panthers Head Coach Ryan Stevens. "He has a great arm and has rapidly developed into a prospect. Look for Ryan to come in and be a big part of our pitching staff over the next two years."

Panthers Sign Pair of Auburn Standouts

Two Auburn High standouts will join the Panthers for the 2016-17 season. T.J. Baranick and Chris Miccuci have signed NJCAA Letters of Intent to play for the Panthers and coach Ryan Stevens.

"T.J. is a power-hitting infielder as well as a power arm who hails from Auburn High and plays for Baseball U of Syracuse," said Stevens. "We're counting on his bat to provide production in the lineup as well as his arm giving us quality innings on the mound. Look for T.J. to have an impressive career over the next two years in Dryden."

"Chris is a speedy outfielder with a high motor," said Stevens of Maccuci, who also played for Baseball U of Syracuse. Stevens expects Maccuci to fill the centerfield position that was manned by Ty Christian the past two years. "The impact Chris will have in our outfield will be immediate the moment he steps on campus. We are excited to have him come join the Panther family."

Panthers Add Power Arm to Staff

The Panthers added a power arm to the pitching staff with the signing of Brookfield High's Justin Barber.

The Section III all-star gives Panthers Head Coach Ryan Stevens options. "Justin is an athlete who can play any position on the field but will mostly be counted on to be a large impact on the mound with his strong arm and work ethic," said Stevens. "He is a high character and well-rounded young man who expect big things from over the next two years for the Panthers."

New Jersey Power Hitter Signs with Panthers

The 2017 Panthers baseball program will include Christian Castro
of North Arlington, N.J. The power-hitting infielder from Northern New Jersey signed his NJCAA Letter of Intent to play for Tompkins Cortland in the 2016-17 academic year.

Christian was an all-league and all-county performer in high school. "After Christian put up impressive power numbers for his North Arlington high school, we look to have him come in and be a force in the middle of our lineup," said Panther Head Coach Ryan Stevens. "We're excited to have him aboard."

Three Panthers Named All-MSAC

May 25, 2016

Three Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball players have been named to the Mid-State Athletic Conference all-conference team. Sophomores Anthony Ferrezza (East Islip H.S./East Islip) and Dana Scarselletta (Auburn H.S./Auburn) were joined by freshman Matt Van Allen (West Genesee H.S./Camillus) on the All-MSAC team, giving the Panthers three of the 15 players honored. Voting was done by the coaches from the six conference teams. The Panthers finished with a record of 12-6 in the MSAC, finishing second in the conference standings.

Ferrezza played in 42 games, all at shortstop. He finished the year with 51 hits, the fourth most in season in Panthers history, and his career total of 91 hits established a new Tompkins Cortland record. His batting average of .383 was second on the team and ranks as the sixth-best in program history, and his career average of .364 is the fifth-best ever for a Panther.

Scarselletta led the team in hitting with a .396 batting average, the fifth-best in program history. He played in 39 games and had two of the longest hit-streaks in program history; a nine-game streak in the middle of the season and a 10-game streak to end the year. The ten-game streak ranks as the seventh-longest in program history. He also was second on the team with two home runs.

Van Allen tied the program record with four hits in one game, led the team with 29 RBI, finished second on the team with 44 hits, and second with nine doubles. His .373 batting average was third-best on the team and his .517 slugging percentage was tops. As the team’s first baseman, he set a program record with 259 putouts in 39 games.

It’s the tenth straight year Tompkins Cortland has placed a player on the all-conference team, and the seventh time the Panthers have had at least three representatives.

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Coaches–Men's Baseball

Ryan Stevens

Head Coach

Ryan Stevens has finished two seasons as head baseball coach. Stevens, who was an assistant at Tompkins Cortland from 2006 to 2010, took over as head coach for the 2014-15 academic year. His teams have shown steady progress and the program is poised to take the next step.

Stevens has built an impressive resume since starting his coaching career during his first stint at Tompkins Cortland. While on the Dryden campus he was the Panthers’ pitching coach and recruiting coordinator, helping build a brand new program into a playoff team. His time at the College coincides with the best four-year stretch in the program’s history, culminating with an NJCAA regional playoff appearance in his final season.

In 2008 he entered the world of professional baseball, taking a job with the Texarkana Gunslingers of the Independent Professional Continental Baseball league. After two years and a league championship with the Gunslingers, Stevens took his first head coaching job with the Alpine Cowboys of the Pecos League, an independent professional league based in Texas with teams through the southwest. In five seasons as the manager of the Cowboys, Stevens has led the team to the postseason each year, capturing two league championships and posting an overall record of 208-119. He was named the Pecos League Manager of the Year, and has helped more than 50 players earn promotions to higher levels of professional baseball, including one, Jonathan Edwards, who is on a major league roster (Texas Rangers, pitcher). Two other of his players signed contracts with Major League affiliates: David Valesente (Pittsburgh Pirates organization, catcher) and Andrew Wall (Washington Nationals organization, pitcher).

Stevens, who also worked as an associate scout in the West Texas region for the Washington Nationals, served as an assistant coach at Ithaca College during the 2013-14 school year. He is a Dryden native, graduating from Dryden High before playing collegiate baseball at SUNY Cobleskill and Frostburg State University (Maryland).

Contact: rs049@tompkinscortland.edu, 607-844-8222, Ext.4493

Billy Crowe

Assistant Coach

2016 was Crowe's second year on the coaching staff, working with the catchers and infielders. A conference all star while at Bath-Haverling High, Crowe played two seasons at Tompkins Cortland, earning all-MSAC honors before finishing his collegiate career at Virginia Wesleyan University. He played professionally for two seasons under Coach Stevens with the Alpine Cowboys and coached at Cox High in Virginia Beach before joining the Panthers staff.

Contact: athletics@tompkinscortland.edu

Highlights–2014 Men's Baseball

Panthers Drop Final Doubleheader

Thursday, May 08, 2014

The Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball season came to an end Thursday with the Panthers dropping a doubleheader at SUNY Broome, 4-3 and 8-4. Tompkins Cortland ends the season with a record of 6-21 in Region III West Division and 6-26 overall.

Panthers Drop Final Doubleheader

Thursday, May 08, 2014

The Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball season came to an end Thursday with the Panthers dropping a doubleheader at SUNY Broome, 4-3 and 8-4. Tompkins Cortland ends the season with a record of 6-21 in Region III West Division and 6-26 overall.

Panthers Waste Record-Setting Performance

Tuesday, May 06, 2014

Despite a record-setting performance on the mound, the Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team dropped a road doubleheader Tuesday, losing to Corning Community College 3-2 and 7-2. Tompkins Cortland’s record is now 6-19 in Region III West Division and 6-24 overall. The final doubleheader of the season is Thursday at SUNY Broome.

The first game is where the record book was rewritten, courtesy of pitcher Zach Dufel (Amsterdam H.S./Amsterdam). Dufel entered the game a single strikeout short of the Tompkins Cortland single-season record for K’s, and he recorded that with the first batter. But the freshman didn’t stop there, going on to strike out 11, a new Tompkins Cortland single-game record. The effort nearly produced a win, thanks to a two-RBI single by Malik Fogg (Mount Vernon H.S./Mount Vernon) in the third inning. Corning scored a single run in the bottom of the third, but the score held at 2-1 into the seventh.

In the bottom of the seventh, Dufel got the first two batters out on six pitches, but with two outs, the next Corning batter worked a walk, and then came around to score the tying run on a triple that was hit after Corning was down to its last strike. Dufel again got ahead of the final batter, but again the Corning hitter connected with two strikes, driving in the winning run with a single.

Dufel’s final line was 6.2 innings, seven hits, three earned runs, two walks, and 11 strikeouts.

The second game saw Tompkins Cortland score a run in the top of the first inning, but Corning answered with three in the bottom. The anthers plated a run in the second, but Corning added to its lead with a run in the second, two in the third, and a final score in the fourth.

Wilson Montalvo (Newburgh Free Academy/Bronx) went 2-for-4 as the only Panther with multiple hits. Jordan Buckley (Tuxedo H.S./Greenwood Lake) took the loss despite striking out four over four innings.

Panthers Waste Record-Setting Performance

Tuesday, May 06, 2014

Despite a record-setting performance on the mound, the Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team dropped a road doubleheader Tuesday, losing to Corning Community College 3-2 and 7-2. Tompkins Cortland’s record is now 6-19 in Region III West Division and 6-24 overall. The final doubleheader of the season is Thursday at SUNY Broome.

The first game is where the record book was rewritten, courtesy of pitcher Zach Dufel (Amsterdam H.S./Amsterdam). Dufel entered the game a single strikeout short of the Tompkins Cortland single-season record for K’s, and he recorded that with the first batter. But the freshman didn’t stop there, going on to strike out 11, a new Tompkins Cortland single-game record. The effort nearly produced a win, thanks to a two-RBI single by Malik Fogg (Mount Vernon H.S./Mount Vernon) in the third inning. Corning scored a single run in the bottom of the third, but the score held at 2-1 into the seventh.

In the bottom of the seventh, Dufel got the first two batters out on six pitches, but with two outs, the next Corning batter worked a walk, and then came around to score the tying run on a triple that was hit after Corning was down to its last strike. Dufel again got ahead of the final batter, but again the Corning hitter connected with two strikes, driving in the winning run with a single.

Dufel’s final line was 6.2 innings, seven hits, three earned runs, two walks, and 11 strikeouts.

The second game saw Tompkins Cortland score a run in the top of the first inning, but Corning answered with three in the bottom. The anthers plated a run in the second, but Corning added to its lead with a run in the second, two in the third, and a final score in the fourth.

Wilson Montalvo (Newburgh Free Academy/Bronx) went 2-for-4 as the only Panther with multiple hits. Jordan Buckley (Tuxedo H.S./Greenwood Lake) took the loss despite striking out four over four innings.

Walk-Off Win for Panthers

Sunday, May 04, 2014

The final home game of the season provided plenty of excitement for the Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team as the Panthers rallied for a 5-4, walk-off win over Finger Lakes Community College Sunday. The visiting Lakers won the opening game of the doubleheader, 7-5, meaning Tompkins Cortland’s record is now 6-17 in Region III West Division and 6-22 overall. Finger Lakes ends the day 12-10 in division and 18-19 overall.

In game one Tompkins Cortland came up short with its late-inning rally. The Panthers trailed 6-2 after five innings, but scored twice in the sixth to make it a two-run game. Finger Lakes scored in the seventh, but Tompkins Cortland scored a run in the bottom of the seventh, and had two runners on base when the final out was recorded. Steve Tatich (Owego Free Academy/Owego) went 2-for-3 with two RBI and Aaron Hitt (McGraw H.S./McGraw) went 2-for-3 with a double.

Game two again saw Finger Lakes take the lead, scoring three in the top of the second and another in the fourth. The Panthers plated single runs in the second, third, fourth, and fifth to tie the score at 4-4. After a scoreless sixth, Finger Lakes had the potential go-ahead run thrown out at home to end the top of the seventh, setting the stage for the dramatic finish.

In the bottom of the seventh, sophomore Brandon Pollack (Groton H.S./Groton) led off by drawing a walk. Pinch-runner Bryan Joseph (Odessa-Montour H.S./Alpine) stole second with one out, and moved to third on a single by Rodney Jester (Tri-Valley H.S./Liberty). Davyon Dozier (Brooks Debartolo Collegiate H.S./Tampa, Fla.) came through in the clutch, lifting a sacrifice fly to score Joseph with the game winner.

Malik Fogg (Mount Vernon H.S./Mount Vernon) had a big game at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk) went 2-for-4. Jordan Buckley (Tuxedo H.S./Greenwood Lake) earned the win, pitching two scoreless innings in relief, striking out two.

Tompkins Cortland enters the final week of the season, with doubleheaders at Corning Community College on Tuesday and SUNY Broome Thursday.

Walk-Off Win for Panthers

Sunday, May 04, 2014

The final home game of the season provided plenty of excitement for the Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team as the Panthers rallied for a 5-4, walk-off win over Finger Lakes Community College Sunday. The visiting Lakers won the opening game of the doubleheader, 7-5, meaning Tompkins Cortland’s record is now 6-17 in Region III West Division and 6-22 overall. Finger Lakes ends the day 12-10 in division and 18-19 overall.

In game one Tompkins Cortland came up short with its late-inning rally. The Panthers trailed 6-2 after five innings, but scored twice in the sixth to make it a two-run game. Finger Lakes scored in the seventh, but Tompkins Cortland scored a run in the bottom of the seventh, and had two runners on base when the final out was recorded. Steve Tatich (Owego Free Academy/Owego) went 2-for-3 with two RBI and Aaron Hitt (McGraw H.S./McGraw) went 2-for-3 with a double.

Game two again saw Finger Lakes take the lead, scoring three in the top of the second and another in the fourth. The Panthers plated single runs in the second, third, fourth, and fifth to tie the score at 4-4. After a scoreless sixth, Finger Lakes had the potential go-ahead run thrown out at home to end the top of the seventh, setting the stage for the dramatic finish.

In the bottom of the seventh, sophomore Brandon Pollack (Groton H.S./Groton) led off by drawing a walk. Pinch-runner Bryan Joseph (Odessa-Montour H.S./Alpine) stole second with one out, and moved to third on a single by Rodney Jester (Tri-Valley H.S./Liberty). Davyon Dozier (Brooks Debartolo Collegiate H.S./Tampa, Fla.) came through in the clutch, lifting a sacrifice fly to score Joseph with the game winner.

Malik Fogg (Mount Vernon H.S./Mount Vernon) had a big game at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk) went 2-for-4. Jordan Buckley (Tuxedo H.S./Greenwood Lake) earned the win, pitching two scoreless innings in relief, striking out two.

Tompkins Cortland enters the final week of the season, with doubleheaders at Corning Community College on Tuesday and SUNY Broome Thursday.

Panthers Upend Finger Lakes

Thursday, May 01, 2014

Strong pitching and timely hitting helped the Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team to a 2-1 win over Finger Lakes Community College Thursday. The second game was rained out in the first inning. Tompkins Cortland is now 5-21 overall and 5-16 in the Region III West Division. Finger Lakes is now 15-18 overall and 9-10 in the West Division.

Tompkins Cortland pitcher Zach Dufel (Amsterdam H.S./Amsterdam) tossed the complete game, working through trouble most of the way. In the first inning, Finger Lakes put two runners in scoring position, but a pick off took care of one, and the other was stranded on third. The Lakers loaded the bases with one out in the second, but Dufel got out of the jam with back-to-back strikeouts. In the bottom of the second, the Panthers, and Mother Nature, got on the board.

Chris Abreu (In-Tech Academy/Bronx) opened the frame with a walk, and moved to second and third on consecutive groundouts. With Abreu on third, the light rain picked up force, and a 40-minute rain delay followed. Once play resumed, Sam Allen (Moravia H.S./Moravia) blooped a hit just in front of the left fielder, scoring Abreu and giving the Panthers the 1-0 lead.

In the top of the third, two batters reached base, but Dufel again kept the scoreboard clean. In the bottom, Rodney Jester (Tri-Valley H.S./Liberty) stroked a single and moved to second on with two outs. For the second straight inning, a Panther came through – this time it was Malik Fogg (Mount Vernon H.S./Mount Vernon) driving in the run with a single to right. It would be the last Tompkins Cortland run, but Dufel would make it stand, setting down the Lakers in order in the fourth and not allowing a runner past first in the fifth and sixth. A 1-2-3 seventh sealed the win for the home team.

Dufel finished the game with six strike outs, scattering six hits and allowing just a single unearned run. Jester went 2-for-3, collecting half of Tompkins Cortland’s hits.

The two teams are scheduled to play again Sunday at Tompkins Cortland, a make-up from Tuesday’s rain out.

PPD to 5/4

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

The doubleheader scheduled to be played at Finger Lakes Community College has been rained out. The doubleheader has been changed to Sunday, May 4, and will be played at Tompkins Cortland. The two teams also hope to play their already-schedule doubleheader Thursday in Dryden.

Panthers Upended by Regional Power

Sunday, April 27, 2014

The Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team ran up against one of the top teams in the region this weekend, dropping a pair of games at home Sunday. Tompkins Cortland fell to Niagara County Community College by scores of 8-3 and 17-0. After dropping four games to Niagara this weekend, Tompkins Cortland is now 4-21 overall and 4-16 in the Region III West Division. Niagara is and 16-2 in region and 23-11 overall.

In both games the Panthers were done in by bad third innings. Game one saw Tompkins Cortland give up five runs on four hits and three walks in the third inning, making the score 7-0. Tompkins Cortland came back with two in the bottom of the inning and another run in the sixth to pull within 7-3, but a final Niagara run in the seventh made the final score 8-3. Game two was scoreless until the third, when Niagara again scored five runs to take control of the game. Two more Niagara runs in the fourth made it 7-0, but the visitors broke the game wide open with 10 runs in the sixth.

Tompkins Cortland managed eight hits on the day, with Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk) going 2-for-3 as part of the six Tompkins Cortland hits in game one and Rodney Jester (Tri-Valley H.S./Liberty) accounting for all of Tompkins Cortland’s hits in game two, going 2-for-3. Wilson Montalvo (Newburgh Free Academy/Bronx) drove in two runs in the opener.

The Panthers play at Finger Lakes Community College Tuesday

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Panthers Upended by Regional Power

Sunday, April 27, 2014

The Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team ran up against one of the top teams in the region this weekend, dropping a pair of games at home Sunday. Tompkins Cortland fell to Niagara County Community College by scores of 8-3 and 17-0. After dropping four games to Niagara this weekend, Tompkins Cortland is now 4-21 overall and 4-16 in the Region III West Division. Niagara is and 16-2 in region and 23-11 overall.

In both games the Panthers were done in by bad third innings. Game one saw Tompkins Cortland give up five runs on four hits and three walks in the third inning, making the score 7-0. Tompkins Cortland came back with two in the bottom of the inning and another run in the sixth to pull within 7-3, but a final Niagara run in the seventh made the final score 8-3. Game two was scoreless until the third, when Niagara again scored five runs to take control of the game. Two more Niagara runs in the fourth made it 7-0, but the visitors broke the game wide open with 10 runs in the sixth.

Tompkins Cortland managed eight hits on the day, with Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk) going 2-for-3 as part of the six Tompkins Cortland hits in game one and Rodney Jester (Tri-Valley H.S./Liberty) accounting for all of Tompkins Cortland’s hits in game two, going 2-for-3. Wilson Montalvo (Newburgh Free Academy/Bronx) drove in two runs in the opener.

The Panthers play at Finger Lakes Community College Tuesday

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Two Saturday Losses at Niagara

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Saturday was a rough day for the Tompkins Cortland baseball team as the Panthers dropped a pair at Niagara County Community College, 10-0 and 16-2. The sweep leaves Tompkins Cortland with a record of 4-19 overall and 4-14 in the West Division. Niagara, one of the top teams in the nation, is now 21-11 overall and 14-2 in the West.

The two teams square off again Sunday in Dryden. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.

Two Saturday Losses at Niagara

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Saturday was a rough day for the Tompkins Cortland baseball team as the Panthers dropped a pair at Niagara County Community College, 10-0 and 16-2. The sweep leaves Tompkins Cortland with a record of 4-19 overall and 4-14 in the West Division. Niagara, one of the top teams in the nation, is now 21-11 overall and 14-2 in the West.

The two teams square off again Sunday in Dryden. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.

Another Doubleheader Split for Panthers

Thursday, April 24, 2014

For the third straight doubleheader, the Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team finished the day with a 1-1 record. Thursday at home, the Panthers won the first game against Jamestown Community College, 4-1, but lost the second game 17-5. Tompkins Cortland is now 4-17 overall and 4-12 in the Region III West Division. Jamestown is 7-20 overall and 3-13 in division.

In all three of the doubleheader splits, the Panthers have won the first game. In Thursday’s opener, pitcher Jeremy Fredenburg (Mynderse Academy/Seneca Falls) gave the Panthers a quality outing, allowing just two hits while striking out four over seven innings. The offense made it stand up, with four runs on nine hits. Tompkins Cortland scored twice in both the first and second innings, led by Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk) recording hits and scoring runs in each frame. Rodney Jester (Tri-Valley H.S./Liberty), Malik Fogg (Mount Vernon H.S./Mount Vernon), and Wilson Montalvo (Newburgh Free Academy/Bronx) each also had two hits in game one.

The defense faltered badly in game two, with the Panthers committing six errors that led to 14 unearned runs. The big blow came in the fourth inning, when the visitors scored nine runs, all unearned. Davyon Dozier (Brooks Debartolo Collegiate/Tampa, Fla.) finished the game 3-for-3 while Jester went 2-for-3 with two RBI.

The Panthers play at Niagara County Community College Saturday before returning home to host the Thunder Wolves Sunday.

Another Doubleheader Split for Panthers

Thursday, April 24, 2014

For the third straight doubleheader, the Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team finished the day with a 1-1 record. Thursday at home, the Panthers won the first game against Jamestown Community College, 4-1, but lost the second game 17-5. Tompkins Cortland is now 4-17 overall and 4-12 in the Region III West Division. Jamestown is 7-20 overall and 3-13 in division.

In all three of the doubleheader splits, the Panthers have won the first game. In Thursday’s opener, pitcher Jeremy Fredenburg (Mynderse Academy/Seneca Falls) gave the Panthers a quality outing, allowing just two hits while striking out four over seven innings. The offense made it stand up, with four runs on nine hits. Tompkins Cortland scored twice in both the first and second innings, led by Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk) recording hits and scoring runs in each frame. Rodney Jester (Tri-Valley H.S./Liberty), Malik Fogg (Mount Vernon H.S./Mount Vernon), and Wilson Montalvo (Newburgh Free Academy/Bronx) each also had two hits in game one.

The defense faltered badly in game two, with the Panthers committing six errors that led to 14 unearned runs. The big blow came in the fourth inning, when the visitors scored nine runs, all unearned. Davyon Dozier (Brooks Debartolo Collegiate/Tampa, Fla.) finished the game 3-for-3 while Jester went 2-for-3 with two RBI.

The Panthers play at Niagara County Community College Saturday before returning home to host the Thunder Wolves Sunday.

Panthers Win Extra-Innings Thriller

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

The Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team earned a doubleheader split at Jamestown Community College Tuesday, winning a thrilling opener 8-4 in eight innings before dropping the second game 10-0 in five innings. Tompkins Cortland is now 3-16 overall and 3-11 in the Region III West Division. Jamestown stands at 6-19 overall and 2-12 in division.

Game one opened with the first four Tompkins Cortland batters reaching base and coming around to score. Jamestown chipped away with single runs in the bottom of the first and second, and completed the comeback with two runs in the fourth to tie the score at 4-4. Neither team could cross the plate over the next three innings, but in the first extra frame, the top of the Tompkins Cortland lineup came through again. In the eighth, Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk), Rodney Jester (Tri-Valley H.S./Liberty), Davyon Dozier (Brooks Debartolo Collegiate/Tampa, Fla.), and Chris Abreu (In-Tech Academy/Bronx) went each scored for the second time, giving the Panthers an 8-4 lead. Pitcher Zach Dufel (Amsterdam H.S./Amsterdam) capped the game with a scoreless eighth, his fourth straight scoreless inning. Dufel pitched the complete game, striking out seven along the way.

The timely offense and strong pitching disappeared in game two, as the home team scored early and often. Jamestown tallied three in the first and five in the second, and then ended the game with single runs in the fourth and fifth. The Panthers managed just five hits, with no player recording more than a single knock.

The Panthers and Jayhawks are scheduled for another doubleheader Thursday in Dryden.

Panthers Win Extra-Innings Thriller

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

The Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team earned a doubleheader split at Jamestown Community College Tuesday, winning a thrilling opener 8-4 in eight innings before dropping the second game 10-0 in five innings. Tompkins Cortland is now 3-16 overall and 3-11 in the Region III West Division. Jamestown stands at 6-19 overall and 2-12 in division.

Game one opened with the first four Tompkins Cortland batters reaching base and coming around to score. Jamestown chipped away with single runs in the bottom of the first and second, and completed the comeback with two runs in the fourth to tie the score at 4-4. Neither team could cross the plate over the next three innings, but in the first extra frame, the top of the Tompkins Cortland lineup came through again. In the eighth, Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk), Rodney Jester (Tri-Valley H.S./Liberty), Davyon Dozier (Brooks Debartolo Collegiate/Tampa, Fla.), and Chris Abreu (In-Tech Academy/Bronx) went each scored for the second time, giving the Panthers an 8-4 lead. Pitcher Zach Dufel (Amsterdam H.S./Amsterdam) capped the game with a scoreless eighth, his fourth straight scoreless inning. Dufel pitched the complete game, striking out seven along the way.

The timely offense and strong pitching disappeared in game two, as the home team scored early and often. Jamestown tallied three in the first and five in the second, and then ended the game with single runs in the fourth and fifth. The Panthers managed just five hits, with no player recording more than a single knock.

The Panthers and Jayhawks are scheduled for another doubleheader Thursday in Dryden.

Panthers Snap Skid with Win

Thursday, April 17, 2014

The Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team snapped its eight-game skid Thursday with a 5-4 win over SUNY Broome in the first game of a home doubleheader. The visiting Hornets took game two 19-8 to earn the split. Tompkins Cortland is now 2-15 overall and 2-10 in the Region III West Division. Broome stands at 8-8 overall and 6-2 in division.

The Panthers did all their game-one scoring in the second inning, erasing an early 2-0 deficit. Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk) delivered the big blow, a bases-loaded triple that scored three of the team’s five runs. Freshman pitcher Zach Dufel (Amsterdam H.S./Amsterdam) made the runs stand, tossing the complete game, striking out nine and allowing just five hits and one earned run. Pfund finished the game 2-for-3 at the plate while Chris Abreu (In-Tech Academy/Bronx) went 3-for-3 with a double.

Things didn’t go as well in game two, as Broome scored eight in the first and three in the second to take a big lead. Tompkins Cortland did respond, scoring twice in the bottom of the second, five times in the third and another in the fourth to pull within three at 11-8 heading into the fifth. The fifth proved to be the end, however, as Broome took advantage of control problems on the mound to score eight runs. A scoreless bottom of the fifth for the Panthers ended the game with a final score of 19-8.
Rodney Jester (Tri-Valley H.S./Liberty) led the offense by going 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI. Pfund went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two runs scored, and two RBI. Malik Fogg (Mount Vernon H.S./Mount Vernon) also finished with two hits, going 2-for-3.

The Panthers are off for the holiday weekend before hosting Jamestown Community College Tuesday.

Panthers Snap Skid with Win

Thursday, April 17, 2014

The Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team snapped its eight-game skid Thursday with a 5-4 win over SUNY Broome in the first game of a home doubleheader. The visiting Hornets took game two 19-8 to earn the split. Tompkins Cortland is now 2-15 overall and 2-10 in the Region III West Division. Broome stands at 8-8 overall and 6-2 in division.

The Panthers did all their game-one scoring in the second inning, erasing an early 2-0 deficit. Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk) delivered the big blow, a bases-loaded triple that scored three of the team’s five runs. Freshman pitcher Zach Dufel (Amsterdam H.S./Amsterdam) made the runs stand, tossing the complete game, striking out nine and allowing just five hits and one earned run. Pfund finished the game 2-for-3 at the plate while Chris Abreu (In-Tech Academy/Bronx) went 3-for-3 with a double.

Things didn’t go as well in game two, as Broome scored eight in the first and three in the second to take a big lead. Tompkins Cortland did respond, scoring twice in the bottom of the second, five times in the third and another in the fourth to pull within three at 11-8 heading into the fifth. The fifth proved to be the end, however, as Broome took advantage of control problems on the mound to score eight runs. A scoreless bottom of the fifth for the Panthers ended the game with a final score of 19-8.
Rodney Jester (Tri-Valley H.S./Liberty) led the offense by going 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI. Pfund went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two runs scored, and two RBI. Malik Fogg (Mount Vernon H.S./Mount Vernon) also finished with two hits, going 2-for-3.

The Panthers are off for the holiday weekend before hosting Jamestown Community College Tuesday.

PPD to 5/8

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Tuesday's baseball doubleheader at SUNY Broome had been postponed. The games will be made up the last week of the regular season.

Panthers Drop Home Doubleheader

Sunday, April 13, 2014

The struggles continued for the Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team Sunday as the Panthers dropped two to Erie Community College, 11-6 and 13-2. Tompkins Cortland drops to 1-14 overall and 1-9 in Region III.

Game one was a two-run game heading into the fifth, but Erie scored six times to blow it open. Rodney Jester (Tri-Valley H.S./Liberty) paced the offense by going 3-for-4 with a double. Malik Fogg (Mount Vernon H.S./Mount Vernon) had a good game at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI. Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk) also went 2-for-4, scoring twice from the leadoff spot.

In the nightcap, a nine-run third inning broke open what had been a one-run game. Pfund had another strong game, going 3-for-3 with a solo home run. Steven Tatich (Owego Free Academy/Owego) went 2-for-3 for the Panthers.

Tompkins Cortland plays at SUNY Broome Tuesday.

Panthers Drop Home Doubleheader

Sunday, April 13, 2014

The struggles continued for the Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team Sunday as the Panthers dropped two to Erie Community College, 11-6 and 13-2. Tompkins Cortland drops to 1-14 overall and 1-9 in Region III.

Game one was a two-run game heading into the fifth, but Erie scored six times to blow it open. Rodney Jester (Tri-Valley H.S./Liberty) paced the offense by going 3-for-4 with a double. Malik Fogg (Mount Vernon H.S./Mount Vernon) had a good game at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI. Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk) also went 2-for-4, scoring twice from the leadoff spot.

In the nightcap, a nine-run third inning broke open what had been a one-run game. Pfund had another strong game, going 3-for-3 with a solo home run. Steven Tatich (Owego Free Academy/Owego) went 2-for-3 for the Panthers.

Tompkins Cortland plays at SUNY Broome Tuesday.

Panthers Swept at Erie

Saturday, April 12, 2014

The road was rough for the Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team Saturday as the Panthers were swept in a doubleheader against Erie Community College. The losses, 13-3 and 4-2, leave Tompkins Cortland’s record at 1-12 overall and 1-7 in Region III.

The game one final score was misleading, as the Panthers led most of the way. Malik Fogg (Mount Vernon H.S./Mount Vernon) blasted a three-run homer in the top of the first inning to give the Panthers a 3-0 lead. The Panthers held the lead until the bottom of the fifth when Erie moved ahead with a five-run rally. The Kats ended the game with another rally in the sixth.

Game two saw Erie take a 2-0 lead in the first, but the Panthers answered with two in the second. The home team broke the tie in the third and added another run in the fifth to make the final 4-2. Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk) had a good game at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles. Wilson Montalvo (Newburgh Free Academy/Bronx) pitched well in defeat, striking out three while going the distance.

Tompkins Cortland plays host to the Kats Sunday.

Panthers Swept at Erie

Saturday, April 12, 2014

The road was rough for the Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team Saturday as the Panthers were swept in a doubleheader against Erie Community College. The losses, 13-3 and 4-2, leave Tompkins Cortland’s record at 1-12 overall and 1-7 in Region III.

The game one final score was misleading, as the Panthers led most of the way. Malik Fogg (Mount Vernon H.S./Mount Vernon) blasted a three-run homer in the top of the first inning to give the Panthers a 3-0 lead. The Panthers held the lead until the bottom of the fifth when Erie moved ahead with a five-run rally. The Kats ended the game with another rally in the sixth.

Game two saw Erie take a 2-0 lead in the first, but the Panthers answered with two in the second. The home team broke the tie in the third and added another run in the fifth to make the final 4-2. Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk) had a good game at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles. Wilson Montalvo (Newburgh Free Academy/Bronx) pitched well in defeat, striking out three while going the distance.

Tompkins Cortland plays host to the Kats Sunday.

Panthers Drop Home Doubleheader

Thursday, April 10, 2014

The Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team dropped a pair of games at home Thursday, falling to Onondaga Community College 11-1 and 8-4. The Panthers are now 1-5 in Region III and 1-9 overall. Onondaga, the top ranked team in Region III, is now 16-6 overall and 6-0 in regional play.

Sam Allen (Moravia H.S./Moravia) drove in the lone Tompkins Cortland run in the opener, singling to score Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk) in the second inning. The score brought the Panthers to within 4-1 at the time, but the Lazers extended the lead over the next two innings, and then capped the scoring with three runs in the seventh.

The second game provided more action for the home fans, as a home run by Davyon Dozier (Brooks Debartolo Collegiate H.S./Tampa, Fla.) in the second inning tied the score at 2-2. Both teams scored twice in the third, and after a scoreless fourth, the game remained knotted at 4-4. Onondaga reclaimed the lead with two runs in the fifth, and then scored twice more in the seventh to secure the win.

Rodney Jester (Tri-Valley H.S./Liberty) led the attack in game two by going 2-for-4.

Tompkins Cortland plays at Erie Community College Saturday before returning home to host the Kats Sunday.

Panthers Drop Home Doubleheader

Thursday, April 10, 2014

The Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team dropped a pair of games at home Thursday, falling to Onondaga Community College 11-1 and 8-4. The Panthers are now 1-5 in Region III and 1-9 overall. Onondaga, the top ranked team in Region III, is now 16-6 overall and 6-0 in regional play.

Sam Allen (Moravia H.S./Moravia) drove in the lone Tompkins Cortland run in the opener, singling to score Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk) in the second inning. The score brought the Panthers to within 4-1 at the time, but the Lazers extended the lead over the next two innings, and then capped the scoring with three runs in the seventh.

The second game provided more action for the home fans, as a home run by Davyon Dozier (Brooks Debartolo Collegiate H.S./Tampa, Fla.) in the second inning tied the score at 2-2. Both teams scored twice in the third, and after a scoreless fourth, the game remained knotted at 4-4. Onondaga reclaimed the lead with two runs in the fifth, and then scored twice more in the seventh to secure the win.

Rodney Jester (Tri-Valley H.S./Liberty) led the attack in game two by going 2-for-4.

Tompkins Cortland plays at Erie Community College Saturday before returning home to host the Kats Sunday.

Panthers Swept at Onondaga

Tuesday, April 08, 2014

The Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team had a rough day Tuesday, getting swept at Onondaga Community College by scores of 13-0 and 14-4. The losses drop Tompkins Cortland to 1-8 overall and 1-3 in the NJCAA Region III West Division. Onondaga, the top ranked team in Region III, improves to 14-6 overall and 4-0 in the West Division.

The Panthers and Lazers will hook up again for another doubleheader Thursday in Dryden.

Panthers Swept at Onondaga

Tuesday, April 08, 2014

The Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team had a rough day Tuesday, getting swept at Onondaga Community College by scores of 13-0 and 14-4. The losses drop Tompkins Cortland to 1-8 overall and 1-3 in the NJCAA Region III West Division. Onondaga, the top ranked team in Region III, improves to 14-6 overall and 4-0 in the West Division.

The Panthers and Lazers will hook up again for another doubleheader Thursday in Dryden.

Panthers Open Region Play with Split

Sunday, April 06, 2014

The Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team opened up Region III pay Sunday with a doubleheader split with Corning Community College. The Panthers dropped game one 5-1 before winning the second game by a final score of 14-6. Tompkins Cortland is now 1-1 in Region III and 1-5 overall. Corning stands at 3-7 overall and 1-1 in regional play.

The opener was scoreless until the third, when Corning took advantage of a pair of errors to score three times. The Panthers got one back in the bottom of the fourth when Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk) singled with two outs, and eventually came around to score on a wild pitch. The score remained 3-1 until Corning tacked on single runs in the sixth and seventh. The Panthers put runners on in each of the final three innings, but couldn’t score, making the final 5-1.

Pitcher Zach Dufel (Amsterdam H.S./Amsterdam) was the hard-luck loser, allowing four hits and just two earned runs while striking out eight. Offensively, Tompkins Cortland managed just three hits in game one. Game two saw the Panthers pass that total in the first inning.

After pitcher Tyler Mattoon (Lansing H.S./Lansing) set Corning down in order in the top of the first, the home team went to work. The first four batters had hits, and all would come around and score. A walk, a hit batsman, and a wild pitch contributed to a fifth run scoring, making it 5-0 after the first inning. Corning scored an unearned run in the second, but Tompkins Cortland went back on the offensive in the bottom of the second, scoring five more runs on four hits and three Corning errors to put the game away. The visitors would score three in the third and another in the fourth, but Tompkins Cortland cemented the win with a run in the third and three in the fifth. Corning scored the game’s final run in the sixth, making the final score 14-6.

Mattoon earned the win, striking out five while allowing four earned runs. All nine Panthers in the lineup had hits, with Chris Abreu (In-Tech Academy/Bronx), Davyon Dozier (Brooks Debartolo Collegiate H.S./Tampa, Fla.), Malik Fogg (Mount Vernon H.S./Mount Vernon), Steve Tatich (Owego Free Academy/Owego), and Sam Allen (Moravia H.S./Moravia) each collecting two hits. Fogg and Wilson Montalvo (Newburgh Free Academy/Bronx) each drove in three runs, and Dozier led the team with four runs scored.

Tompkins Cortland plays at Onondaga Community College Tuesday.

PPD to 5/6

Saturday, April 05, 2014

Saturday's doubleheader at Corning Community College has been postponed. The doubleheader is now scheduled for Tuesday, May 6 at 2 p.m.

Canceled

Wednesday, April 02, 2014

The game with Ithaca College JV scheduled for Wednesday, April 2 has been canceled due to field conditions.

Canceled

Sunday, March 30, 2014

The doubleheader scheduled for Sunday, March 30 vs. Ithaca College J.V. has been canceled due to weather/field conditions.

Panthers End Spring Trip Winless

Friday, March 21, 2014

The Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team wrapped up its spring break trip Friday with two more games against Community College of Baltimore County-Catonsville. The Panthers showed positive signs both offensively and defensively, but couldn’t stop the Division II Cardinals from handing Tompkins Cortland a pair of defeats, both by the score of 12-2. Tompkins Cortland ends the spring break trip 0-5, with three losses against Division II Catonsville.

The Panthers had five hits in each game, with Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk) leading the way by going 3-for-6 with a double and two RBI on the day. Seven other Panthers collected a hit, with Malik Fogg (Mount Vernon H.S./Mount Vernon) driving in two.

On the mound, Tompkins Cortland pitchers struggled with control, but managed to limit Catonsville to just seven hits in the opener and six in the nightcap. Ultimately control issues (19 walks) and shaky defense (eight errors that contributed to 13 unearned runs) did in the Panthers, but the team showed signs of improvement over the three day road trip.

Tompkins Cortland returns to Dryden, hoping to start the home schedule Sunday, March 30 vs. Ithaca College JV.

Panthers End Spring Trip Winless

Friday, March 21, 2014

The Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team wrapped up its spring break trip Friday with two more games against Community College of Baltimore County-Catonsville. The Panthers showed positive signs both offensively and defensively, but couldn’t stop the Division II Cardinals from handing Tompkins Cortland a pair of defeats, both by the score of 12-2. Tompkins Cortland ends the spring break trip 0-5, with three losses against Division II Catonsville.

The Panthers had five hits in each game, with Brian Pfund (East Hampton H.S./Montauk) leading the way by going 3-for-6 with a double and two RBI on the day. Seven other Panthers collected a hit, with Malik Fogg (Mount Vernon H.S./Mount Vernon) driving in two.

On the mound, Tompkins Cortland pitchers struggled with control, but managed to limit Catonsville to just seven hits in the opener and six in the nightcap. Ultimately control issues (19 walks) and shaky defense (eight errors that contributed to 13 unearned runs) did in the Panthers, but the team showed signs of improvement over the three day road trip.

Tompkins Cortland returns to Dryden, hoping to start the home schedule Sunday, March 30 vs. Ithaca College JV.

Panthers Shut Out by D-II Ace

Thursday, March 20, 2014

The Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team continued its spring break trip Thursday with a game against Division II at Community College of Baltimore County-Catonsville. After weather changed the scheduled doubleheader into a single game, the home team handed Tompkins Cortland a 10-0 defeat, dropping the Panthers to 0-3 on the year. Catonsville improves to 4-7.

The two teams are scheduled to face off again Friday with a doubleheader.

Panthers Open Season in New Jersey

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Wednesday saw the Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team step on a baseball field for the first time this season, as the Panthers traveled to New Jersey to take on Cumberland County College. In addition to the home field advantage, Cumberland had the advantage of having played 15 games prior to today, winning ten of them against high level opponents. Not surprisingly, the result was a pair of losses for Tompkins Cortland, as Cumberland won 10-0 and 12-2. Cumberland is now 12-5 while Tompkins Cortland is 0-2.

Each game was stopped after five innings due to the 10-run rule. In the opener, Davyon Dozier (Brooks Debartolo Collegiate H.S./Tampa, Fla.) had the lone hit for Tompkins Cortland, leading off the fourth with a single and getting stranded at second after picking up the team’s first stolen base.

In the second game, Dozier again provided offensive highlights, but he wasn’t alone. Dozier went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a run batted in. Rodney Jester (Tri-Valley H.S./Liberty) also went 2-for-3, Wilson Montalvo (Newburgh Free Academy/Bronx) drove in a run and Jeremy Fredenburg (Mynderse Academy/Seneca Falls) doubled while going 1-for-1 with a walk.

Tompkins Cortland continues its spring break trip by playing at Community College of Baltimore County-Catonsville Thursday and Friday. The Panthers are scheduled to play doubleheaders against the Division II team both days.

Panthers Open Season in New Jersey

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Wednesday saw the Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball team step on a baseball field for the first time this season, as the Panthers traveled to New Jersey to take on Cumberland County College. In addition to the home field advantage, Cumberland had the advantage of having played 15 games prior to today, winning ten of them against high level opponents. Not surprisingly, the result was a pair of losses for Tompkins Cortland, as Cumberland won 10-0 and 12-2. Cumberland is now 12-5 while Tompkins Cortland is 0-2.

Each game was stopped after five innings due to the 10-run rule. In the opener, Davyon Dozier (Brooks Debartolo Collegiate H.S./Tampa, Fla.) had the lone hit for Tompkins Cortland, leading off the fourth with a single and getting stranded at second after picking up the team’s first stolen base.

In the second game, Dozier again provided offensive highlights, but he wasn’t alone. Dozier went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a run batted in. Rodney Jester (Tri-Valley H.S./Liberty) also went 2-for-3, Wilson Montalvo (Newburgh Free Academy/Bronx) drove in a run and Jeremy Fredenburg (Mynderse Academy/Seneca Falls) doubled while going 1-for-1 with a walk.

Tompkins Cortland continues its spring break trip by playing at Community College of Baltimore County-Catonsville Thursday and Friday. The Panthers are scheduled to play doubleheaders against the Division II team both days.